There will be several upcoming traffic adjustments in downtown Nashville as the city prepares for The 52nd Annual CMA Awards, airing live from Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. CT on the ABC Television Network. Production set-up and clean-up for the show will require special traffic patterns that are in effect beginning Sunday, Nov. 4 and continue through Tuesday, Nov. 20. All times Central.
From 6:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 4 until 6:00 PM Thursday, Nov. 15, the northbound sidewalks along Sixth Avenue from Broadway to Demonbreun Street will be closed.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Monday, Nov. 5, Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed until Saturday, Nov. 10.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Monday, Nov. 5, the east sidewalk on Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed until Saturday, Nov. 10, leaving northbound lane open after Hilton Drive for Hilton exit only.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Monday, Nov. 5, the west driving lane on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street will be closed until Sunday, Nov. 11.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Monday, Nov. 5, the north sidewalk by Walk of Fame Park on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street will be closed until Sunday, Nov. 11.
From 3:00 PM Saturday, Nov. 10 until 6:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 15, Sixth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed. Sunday Church parking and daily daycare drop-off will be allowed.
From 6:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 11 until 6:00 AM Thursday Nov. 15, the eastbound parking lane of Broadway from Fourth Avenue to Eighth Avenue will be closed (red bags over meters).
Beginning 6:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 11 until 6:00 PM Thursday, Nov. 15, Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed.
From 6:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 11 until 6:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 15, two eastbound lanes and one Westbound lane on Demonbreun Street from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue will be closed.
From 1:00 PM Sunday, Nov. 11 until 6:00 AM Thursday Nov. 15, the west sidewalk on Sixth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed.
Beginning at 5:00 AM Monday, Nov. 12, there will be no parking allowed on Broadway from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue in front of Rippy’s until 5:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 15 (red bags over meters).
From 3:00 PM Tuesday, Nov. 13 until 6:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 14, the eastbound lane on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue will be closed.
From 6:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 14 to 2:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 15, the following streets will be closed:
Sixth Avenue from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun Street (No cut through traffic – Music City Center parking and exit only)
Fifth Avenue from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun Street
Demonbreun Street from Fourth Avenue to Eighth Avenue, including all sidewalks
Seventh Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway (No cut through traffic – Music City Center parking only)
McGavock Street from Seventh Avenue to Eighth Avenue (No cut through traffic – Music City Center parking only)
From 6:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 14 until 2:00 AM Friday, Nov. 16, no parking will be allowed on Fourth Avenue from Broadway to Demonbreun. The parking lane will be reserved for rideshare and tour bus drop off and pickup.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Friday, Nov. 16, the westbound driving lane on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue will be closed until Monday, Nov. 19.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Friday, Nov. 16, the north sidewalk by Walk of Fame Park on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue will be closed until Monday, Nov. 19.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Friday, Nov. 16, Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed until Monday, Nov. 19. The Northbound lane after Hilton Drive will remain open for Hilton exit only.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Friday, Nov. 16, the east sidewalk on Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed until Monday, Nov. 19.
Mark Your Calendar—November 2018
/by Eric T. ParkerSingle Add Dates
Florida Georgia Line/Talk You Out Of It/Big Machine Label Group
Old Dominion/Make It Sweet/RCA Nashville
Jägertown/Blame It On The Wine/G&N Entertainment
Josh Gracin/Good For You/1608
November 12
Richard Schroder/Almost An Angel/Amplifier Records
November 19
Shari Rowe/Home For Christmas (Underneath The Desert Sky)/Maven/KORE/TM
Album Releases
Pistol Annies/Interstate Gospel/RCA
The Mavericks/Hey! Merry Christmas!/Mono Mundo
Carter Winter/Temptation/Average Joes
November 9
Kane Brown/Experiment/RCA Nashville
November 16
Roy Orbison/Unchained Melodies: Roy Orbison with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Legacy Recordings-Roy’s Boys LLC
NEEDTOBREATHE/Acoustic Live Vol. 1/Atlantic Records
Casting Crowns/Only Jesus
November 20
Garth Brooks/The Anthology Part III, LIVE [five-CD anthology containing 52 live recordings]/Pearl Records
November 30
Dolly Parton/The Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Industry Events
November 7
November 11
SESAC Country Awards [invitation only]
November 12
ASCAP Country Music Awards [invitation only]
November 13
BMI Country Awards [invitation only]
November 14
52nd Annual CMA Awards, live from Bridgestone Arena on ABC at 7 p.m. CT
Phyllis Stark Joins All Access/Nashville In Newly-Created Sr. Editor Post
/by Lorie HollabaughPhyllis Stark
Phyllis Stark has been named to the newly-created role of Sr. Editor, All Access/Nashville. Stark replaces R.J. Curtis in the position as he segues to Country Radio Broadcasters as Executive Director. She begins in her new role Nov. 5.
In her new position Stark will oversee all aspects of one of the fastest-growing divisions of the company, including the editorial, promotional and sales/marketing efforts with the help of Associate Editor Monta Vaden and Editorial Assistant Athena Puharic.
“When R.J. resigned for this outstanding post at CRB, we had a terrific response to this opportunity. As we moved forward, it became clear that Phyllis was sticking her hand up the highest for this post,” said All Access Pres./Publisher Joel Denver said. I am absolutely thrilled to welcome her aboard. As only the third person ever to run our Nashville office, I feel especially confident that Phyllis — with her deep passion for all things Country, and her years of experience and wonderful relationships with radio, the labels and their artists — will continue the pace of success set by R.J. Curtis and Jim Asker before him.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the dynamic team at All Access and am so looking forward to communicating with radio and label execs again on a daily basis, as I have done throughout my career,” said Stark. “While R.J. Curtis leaves tremendously big shoes to fill, I’m eager to step into them, and am particularly excited to be leading what is now a dynamic, all-female team in the Nashville office, already staffed by two talented ladies, Monta and Athena. Thanks to Joel Denver for his faith in me, and for the warm welcome!”
Stark has held previous posts at Rare Country/Cox Media Group, The E.W. Scripps Co./Journal Broadcast Group, Billboard/Nashville, CMA’s Close Up magazine, and independent label Robbins Nashville. She has also been a Music Blogger and Feature Writer for MSN.com, as well as Exec. Editor/Country Music, Radio-Info.com.
Given Music Publishing Signs Kyle Coulahan
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Jim Kacmarcik and Cindy Owen, Given Music Partners; Coulahan; Jenny Hall, Given Creative Director and Michael Hollandsworth, Given’s VP/GM.
Songwriter Kyle Coulahan has signed with Given Music Publishing.
“Kyle brings an unbridled passion and enthusiasm for songwriting that is only rivaled by his talent,” Given VP/GM Michael Hollandsworth said. “That coupled with his innate ability to maneuver himself into meaningful co-writing relationships bode well for a very bright future as a songwriter. We are extremely excited to have Kyle on the Given team and look forward to the unique sound he brings to our catalog.”
“I am so thankful to be a part of this great team here at Given Music,” Coulahan said. “I’ve been dreaming about being a Nashville songwriter since I was a kid. Michael Hollandsworth, Jenny Hall, Cindy Owen and Jim Kacmarcik are giving me a shot at doing what I love and I am blessed to have this opportunity.”
Coulahan grew up in the coastal town of Perdido Keys, Florida, and from a very young age had an interest in music, thanks to his Dad’s love of music and the gift of an old Alvarez guitar. As a teen, Coulahan would split his time between football practice and playing guitar in his church’s worship band. He was offered a full football scholarship to Auburn University and when he wasn’t playing football, he would make trips to Nashville to learn more about the music business and songwriting. He even befriended producer Chips Moman who introduced Coulahan to other writers. Following graduation, the aspiring songwriter packed his bags and made the permanent move to Nashville.
ASCAP Opens Registration For 2019 EXPO In Los Angeles
/by Eric T. ParkerASCAP has opened the registration process for its 14th ASCAP I Create Music EXPO, slated for May 2 – 4, 2019 in Los Angeles.
“Every year, EXPO brings together a community of music creators from all over the world for three days of learning, networking and the chance to share their passions with each other,” said ASCAP Executive Vice President/ Chief Marketing Officer Lauren Iossa. “We look forward to seeing every single one of our attendees and know that they will leave EXPO inspired and ready to reach for the next stage of their careers.”
The EXPO agenda includes creative and business-focused panels, workshops, master classes, keynotes, state-of-the-art technology demonstrations, performance opportunities and the chance for one-on-one networking with hit-making songwriters and producers.
Last year’s EXPO attracted songwriters from 23 countries and has drawn attendees from as far away as India and Australia. Successful songwriters that have participated early in their careers include Vincent Berry (“Sandcastles,” Beyoncé), Aloe Blacc (“I Need a Dollar,” “Wake Me Up,” Avicii), LELAND (“Youth,” Troye Sivan) and Meghan Trainor (“All About That Bass”). Previous keynote speakers include Justin Timberlake, Tom Petty, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Katy Perry, Quincy Jones, Ludacris, Carly Simon, Jackson Browne and many more.
Music creators of all styles and experience levels can visit ascap.com to register for the conference at the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
Garth Set To Play The Dome In St. Louis March 9
/by Lorie HollabaughBrooks’ first-ever concert at Notre Dame Football Stadium was recently filmed for a TV special set to air on CBS on Dec. 2nd at 8 p.m. ET. His latest project, The Anthology Part III, LIVE, is set for release Nov. 20. The detailed, insider look at Brooks’ electrifying live shows includes behind-the-scenes stories and in-depth interviews with the band and crew. The five-CD collection contains 52 live recordings, never before seen photographs, and augmented reality experiences that can be seen on the Garth Live app. It also features the new live album, Triple Live.
Tenille Arts Showcases Array Of Finest Country Songwriting During MusicRow Visit
/by Eric T. ParkerTenille Arts. Photo: Haley Crow/MusicRow
Two Tenille’s breaking on country radio at once? Not to be confused: there’s Tenille Townes and the “I Hate This” Reviver Records charmer Tenille Arts.
“I was named after Captain & Tennille, most people probably haven’t really heard that name since,” Arts told MusicRow during a recent visit. “And Arts is my real last name. When my parents named me, they gave me two middle names for other options just in case…so my whole name’s Tenille Jade Dakota Arts.”
Nearly three years to the day the Weyburn, Saskatchewan native’s Visa cleared, Arts took time to reflect on her journey to Music City with MusicRow. “Everyone I really wanted to work with was in Nashville. So being able to move here was a big deal.”
During one writing trip, Adam Wheeler introduced Arts to who would become her other co-producer, Matt Rovey, in addition to music publisher Hal Oven. “That was a really good writing session,” recalled Arts. “He just said, ‘Hold up, I’ve gotta bring some other people in the room.’”
Oven eventually created an indie label to release 17 of Arts’ songs over two projects. Those releases earned consecutive Album of the Year at the Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards in addition to Arts’ receipt of two nominations at the country’s larger CCMA Awards.
Arts wrote her striking single “I Hate This,” with Wheeler, about a friend’s relationship, but came to find a deeper meaning in her debut title a month ago. “My boyfriend and I were together since I was 15,” shared Arts. “We did the long distance thing and just broke up. Now I relate to this song a whole lot more.”
For her MusicRow performance, Arts brought out “Call You Names,” a fresh, reflective track written with a country lyrical twist about an angsty mother-daughter relationship during teenage years that matures to now constant phone calls. Arts surprised her mother, who drove 10 hours to see her daughter open for Reba McEntire in Minnesota.
“Normally I send her all the songs I write right away, but I wanted to play this one for her in person,” recalled Arts. “It was just like waterworks. I don’t know how I got through that. I guess it was kinda my way of saying sorry for all those teenage years.”
Reviver Records signed Arts after the viewing party for an episode of The Bachelor she appeared on, performing “Moment of Weakness.”
“There have been so many new doors opening after signing with Reviver Records,” said Arts. “We just released ‘Mad Crazy Love’ as my first single in Canada. So we’ve got two singles going on right now.” “I Hate This” was a Top 6 debut on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Chart three weeks ago and has a brand new music video.
Arts has been writing since her last album’s release for a Reviver Records debut, expected by mid 2019.
Pictured (L-R): Tenille Arts, MusicRow Publisher/Owner Sherod Robertson. Photo: Haley Crow/MusicRow
Pictured (L-R): Lorie Hollabaugh, Eric T. Parker, Sarah Skates, Tenille Arts, Sherod Robertson, Alex Kobrick, Haley Crow. Photo: MusicRow
Robert K. Oermann Honored At Third Annual Music Row Storytellers Event
/by Jessica NicholsonRobert K. Oermann. Photo: Haley Crow, MusicRow
Music journalist Robert K. Oermann was honored Monday, October 29 at the third annual Music Row Storytellers event, benefiting Music Health Alliance.
Storme Warren hosted the festivities, which were held at the Wellspire Center in Nashville’s Gulch area.
Several executives and artists including Larry Gatlin, music industry executive Tim DuBois, journalist and Oermann’s former Tennessean colleague Sandy Neese, and MusicRow Magazine founder David M. Ross were on hand to honor “The Notorious RKO,” as MusicRow Magazine owner/publisher Sherod Robertson described him.
As a child growing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oermann served as a clerk in his grandmother’s record store, and began to amass what would become a staggering 300,000-piece record collection.
During his 40-year career, Oermann has written for Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Esquire and TV Guide. In the 1980s he became the first country music reporter and critic for USA Today, and spent 12 years with The Tennessean. MusicRow Magazine has featured Oermann’s entertaining—and often acerbic—song reviews since its inception in 1981.
Pictured (L-R): Music Row Storytellers participants Larry Gatlin / Sandy Neese, former VP/Media Relations, Mercury Nashville / honoree Robert K. Oermann / Jeannie Seely / Sherod Robertson, Publisher-Owner, MusicRow magazine / David Ross, MusicRow magazine founder and President, BossRoss Media. Photo: Haley Crow, MusicRow
Jeannie Seely and Robertson started off the evening by sharing some of Oermann’s reviews, among them glowing early reviews of Miranda Lambert, Reba and Garth Brooks, before each had hit superstar status.
Seely said, “Having a new piece of work that you’ve spent hours on and then you hear that Robert K. Oermann has reviewed it, you go, ‘Oh, wow,’ then you go, ‘Oh, hell.’
“But you’ve always been very kind to me. It takes a lot of courage and guts to write some of those bad reviews he’s written.”
“Your single reviews can be brutal, funny, informative, poignant, all of the above,” Warren said. “Every songwriter and artist wants their song reviewed by Robert Oermann—until they don’t. But he didn’t play favorites and he was honest in every one of his reviews.”
Over the past 40 years, Oermann has authored eight books (some in collaboration with his wife Mary A. Bufwack), hosted the podcast Children of Song, and penned liner notes and bios for numerous artists. He also offers his expertise to organizations including The Recording Academy, CMA, Nashville Public Library, Leadership Music and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Among those sending in video messages of heartfelt congratulations included Charlie Daniels, Pam Tillis, UMG Nashville president/CEO Mike Dungan, KT Oslin, Chris Young, Trisha Yearwood, and Dolly Parton, who sang a special rendition of her signature hit “I Will Always Love You,” with some of the verse changed to honor Oermann.
Previous Music Row Storytellers honorees include Charlie Monk and the late Hazel Smith.
Tim DuBois and Robert K. Oermann
Pictured (L-R): Grand Ole Opry stars Jeannie Seely and Larry Gatlin
Photo: Haley Crow, MusicRow
Pictured (L-R): Denise Nichols, event co-chair and Attorney, The Primacy Firm / John Zarling, event co-chair and EVP/Marketing & New Business, Sony Music Nashville / Sherod Robertson, Publisher-Owner, MusicRow Magazine / Robert K. Oermann’s wife, Mary Bufwack / Music Row Storytellers honoree Robert K. Oermann / Shelia Shipley Biddy, COO, Music Health Alliance / Heather McBee, event co-chair and VP/Operations, Nashville Entrepreneur Center / Maurice Miner, event co-chair and President, Maurice Miner Media & Marketing. Photo: Haley Crow, MusicRow
Florida Georgia Line Officially Open The Compound In Hillsboro Village
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): FGL’s Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for FGL
Florida Georgia Line welcomed the Nashville community on Tuesday (Oct. 30) to celebrate the grand opening of their Music City-based creative compound, which includes meeting space Meet+Greet, music publishing venture Tree Vibez Music, and clothing/accessories store Tribe Kelley Trading Post.
At the compound, located on 21st Avenue in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village, the duo’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard welcomed guests. “We wanted to create a place in Nashville that brings together music, fashion, business … even coffee, all under one roof, and we couldn’t be more excited,” shared Hubbard.
Kelley added, “Tyler and I are always creating, doing, and to be able to open up this space and share all of its creative energy and good vibes with our Nashville community is special.”
FGL’s liquor line, Old Camp Whiskey, restaurant venue FGL HOUSE, as well as Cambria, and WME sponsored the festivities.
Florida Georgia Line hosts grand opening of their Nashville creative compound on October 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Pictured (L-R): Daniel Ross, James McNair, Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, RaeLynn, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith, Leslie T. DiPiero and Adam Romaine. Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for Florida Georgia Line
Nashville Street Closures, Traffic Adjustments Announced Ahead Of CMA Awards
/by Jessica NicholsonFrom 6:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 4 until 6:00 PM Thursday, Nov. 15, the northbound sidewalks along Sixth Avenue from Broadway to Demonbreun Street will be closed.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Monday, Nov. 5, Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed until Saturday, Nov. 10.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Monday, Nov. 5, the east sidewalk on Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed until Saturday, Nov. 10, leaving northbound lane open after Hilton Drive for Hilton exit only.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Monday, Nov. 5, the west driving lane on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street will be closed until Sunday, Nov. 11.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Monday, Nov. 5, the north sidewalk by Walk of Fame Park on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street will be closed until Sunday, Nov. 11.
From 3:00 PM Saturday, Nov. 10 until 6:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 15, Sixth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed. Sunday Church parking and daily daycare drop-off will be allowed.
From 6:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 11 until 6:00 AM Thursday Nov. 15, the eastbound parking lane of Broadway from Fourth Avenue to Eighth Avenue will be closed (red bags over meters).
Beginning 6:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 11 until 6:00 PM Thursday, Nov. 15, Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed.
From 6:00 AM Sunday, Nov. 11 until 6:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 15, two eastbound lanes and one Westbound lane on Demonbreun Street from Fifth Avenue to Sixth Avenue will be closed.
From 1:00 PM Sunday, Nov. 11 until 6:00 AM Thursday Nov. 15, the west sidewalk on Sixth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed.
Beginning at 5:00 AM Monday, Nov. 12, there will be no parking allowed on Broadway from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue in front of Rippy’s until 5:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 15 (red bags over meters).
From 3:00 PM Tuesday, Nov. 13 until 6:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 14, the eastbound lane on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue will be closed.
From 6:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 14 to 2:00 AM Thursday, Nov. 15, the following streets will be closed:
Sixth Avenue from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun Street (No cut through traffic – Music City Center parking and exit only)
Fifth Avenue from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun Street
Demonbreun Street from Fourth Avenue to Eighth Avenue, including all sidewalks
Seventh Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway (No cut through traffic – Music City Center parking only)
McGavock Street from Seventh Avenue to Eighth Avenue (No cut through traffic – Music City Center parking only)
From 6:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 14 until 2:00 AM Friday, Nov. 16, no parking will be allowed on Fourth Avenue from Broadway to Demonbreun. The parking lane will be reserved for rideshare and tour bus drop off and pickup.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Friday, Nov. 16, the westbound driving lane on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue will be closed until Monday, Nov. 19.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Friday, Nov. 16, the north sidewalk by Walk of Fame Park on Demonbreun Street from Fourth Avenue to Fifth Avenue will be closed until Monday, Nov. 19.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Friday, Nov. 16, Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed until Monday, Nov. 19. The Northbound lane after Hilton Drive will remain open for Hilton exit only.
Daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM beginning Friday, Nov. 16, the east sidewalk on Fifth Avenue from Demonbreun Street to Broadway will be closed until Monday, Nov. 19.
CMA Makes New Hires
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured: Kate Kaltenbach, Devin Samuel, Katie Storey.
The Country Music Association has announced the addition of three new hires. Kate Kaltenbach joins as CMA EDU Coordinator, Devin Samuel joins as Social Marketing Coordinator, and Katie Storey joins as Live Events Coordinator.
Kaltenbach comes to CMA from Klein’s Entertainment, where she was a talent buyer and social media consultant. Her responsibilities included managing social media activity, consulting with clients and overseeing event coordination. She interned with CMA in the Community Outreach department where she assisted in implementing CMA EDU and CMA Foundation initiatives, working with several teams to ensure a consistent brand message for the department. Kaltenbach’s responsibilities at CMA now include overseeing development for CMA EDU chapters, executing expansion efforts and membership outreach. She graduated from Ohio State University with a BS in Business Administration. Kaltenbach reports to CMA Foundation Executive Director, Tiffany Kerns.
Prior to her new role, Samuel provided support to CMA’s Creative Services and Marketing teams since 2015, managing photographers and editors for CMA events including the CMA Awards and CMA Fest. She also provided media and street marketing assistance for the Pilgrimage Music Festival. Samuel’s position as Social Marketing Coordinator at CMA includes analyzing and monitoring campaigns, strategically growing engagement for CMA’s social networks, and content management. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in Music Business. Samuel reports to CMA Senior Marketing Manager, Mary Overend.
Storey previously provided event production assistance for the CMA Awards, CMA Fest and the Pilgrimage Music Festival, in addition to serving as a production assistant for artists including Barenaked Ladies and Kris Kristofferson. In her new role, Storey is instrumental in the success of CMA’s live events, which includes ticketing and credentials management, overseeing vendor contracts and providing logistics for the CMA Songwriters Series. Storey is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in Music Business. She reports to CMA Senior Director of Live Events, Chris Crawford.
In addition, Lindsey Jones has been named Project Manager of the CMA Foundation, while Katherine Wong moves from Marketing and Social Coordinator to a new role as Marketing Coordinator.